West Indies broke a 11-match losing streak against Bangladesh by winning the 1st ODI match of the series. Playing in St Kitts on Sunday, December 8, Windies chased down a 295-run target against Mehidy Hasan Miraz's team.
Sherfane Rutherford was the start of the show, smashing 113 runs in 80 balls as West Indies secured a five-wicket win over Bangladesh with 14 balls remaining. Rutherford struck eight sixes and seven boundaries at Basseterre’s Warner Park before he was caught by Nahid Rana off Soumya Sarkar in the 47th over with only seven more runs needed. West Indies finished on 295-5.
Rurtherford found good support from Shai Hope after struggling early in the game. The batter was hit on the helmet twice by Bangladesh pacers early in the innings but found his range later in the game. Once Rutherford started striking the ball well, there was no stopping him.
"The key is working hard. I have been working hard on my game. Just be disciplined and give myself the best chance to do well. I tried to hit the gaps and run hard. I always knew I could make up in the end. It's part of the game to get a hit. Took a few blows for the team. Always good batting with Hope. We were batting in small partnerships. I am looking to be consistent," Sherfane Rutherford said after his maiden ODI century.
West Indies vs Bangladesh: 1st ODI Highlights
Earlier, Bangladesh had won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a respectable 294-6 in 50 overs with captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz top scoring with 74 runs in 101 balls. Opener Tanzid Hasan hit a run-a-ball 60 which featured three sixes and six fours. Read More
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